Task Force Tips Extend-A-Gun RC3 Owner's manual

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TASK FORCE TIPS LLC
MADE IN USA · tft.com
3701 Innovation Way, Valparaiso, IN 46383-9327 USA
800-348-2686 · 219-462-6161 · Fax [phone]
G-Force
INSTRUCTION FOR SAFE INSTALLATION, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE
Extend-A-Gun RC3 & RC4
Remote Control Telescoping Waterway
for Deck Mounted Monitors
DANGER
Understand manual before use. Operation of this device without understanding the manual and
receiving proper training is a misuse of this equipment. Obtain safety information at tft.com/
serial-number.
This equipment is intended for use by trained and qualified emergency services personnel for
firefighting. All personnel using this equipment shall have completed a course of education
approved by the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ).
This instruction manual is intended to familiarize firefighters and maintenance personnel with the
operation, servicing, and safety procedures associated with this product. This manual should be
kept available to all operating and maintenance personnel.
CONTROL BOX
(complete with 10 ft (3m) of power & communication cable
for connection to monitor communication link & power,
12 ft (3.6m) of cable for connection to RC monitor,
and 12 ft (3.6m) of cable for connection to Extend-A-Gun RC motor)
OPTIONAL PUSHBUTTON STATION
(complete with 12 ft (3.6m) of cable for
connection to control box)
Shown with
Monsoon RC Monitor
and Master 2000 Nozzle.
(Monitor, Nozzle, and
Mounting Brackets not included)

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DANGER
PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY CODE
The member companies of FEMSA that provide emergency response
equipment and services want responders to know and understand the
following:
1. Fire¿ghting and Emergency Response are inherently dangerous activities
requiring proper training in their hazards and the use of extreme caution
at all times.
2. It is your responsibility to read and understand any user’s instructions,
including purpose and limitations, provided with any piece of equipment
you may be called upon to use.
3. It is your responsibility to know that you have been properly trained in
Fire¿ghting and /or Emergency Response and in the use, precautions, and
care of any equipment you may be called upon to use.
4. It is your responsibility to be in proper physical condition and to maintain
the personal skill level required to operate any equipment you may be
called upon to use.
5. It is your responsibility to know that your equipment is in operable
condition and has been maintained in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.
6. Failure to follow these guidelines may result in death, burns or other
severe injury.
FEMSA
Fire and Emergency Manufacturers and Service Association
P.O. Box 147, Lynn¿eld, MA 01940 • www.FEMSA.org
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MANUAL: Remote Control (RC)
Monitor Electrical Controls
Supplemental Instructions for use with RC Monitor Manual
INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION, SAFE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
DANGER
Understand manual before use. Operation of this device without understanding the manual and
receiving proper training is a misuse of this equipment. Obtain safety information at www.tft.
com/serial-number
TASK FORCE TIPS LLC
MADE IN USA • tft.com
3701 Innovation Way, IN 46383-9327 USA
800-348-2686 • 219-462-6161 • Fax [phone]
SECTION 4.1
Monitor Mounted
Operator Station
SECTION 4.2
Panel Mount
Operator Station
(Y4E-RP)
SECTION 4.3
Panel Mount With Display
Operator Station
(Y4E-RP-D)
SECTION 4.4
Tethered
Operator Station
(Y4E-CT-##)
SECTION 4.5
Tethered Operator Station
With Display
(Y4E-CT-##-D)
SECTION 4.6
Wireless
Operator Station
(YE-RF-##)
SECTION 4.7
Wireless Operator Station
With Display
(YE-RF-##-D)
SECTION 3.0
SECTION 4.0
Electrical Controls Installation and Operation
SECTION 4.11
Monitor Position Display
(Y4E-DISP)
SECTION 4.12
Remote Auxiliary Function
Interface Control
(YE-REMAUX)
SECTION 4.13
Electric RC Monitor Aerial
Truck Installation
SECTION 4.16
Electric Nozzle Actuator
SECTION 4.17
Valve Kits
(YE-VK-PH)
SECTION 5.0
Troubleshooting
SECTION 4.14
Multiplex Interface Control (YE-CAN#)
SECTION 4.15
Ethernet Interface Control
SECTION 4.9
Toggle Switch Monitor
Operator Station
(Y4E-TS)
SECTION 4.10
Monitor Communication
Interface Control
(Y4E-COMM)
SECTION 4.8
Joystick
Operator Station
(Y4E-JS)
LIY-500 Remote Control (RC)
Monitor Electrical Controls

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 MEANING OF SAFETY SIGNAL WORDS
2.0 SAFETY
3.0 GENERAL INFORMATION
3.1 SPECIFICATIONS
3.2 USE WITH SALT WATER
3.3 PARTS IDENTIFICATION
3.4 DIMENSIONS
4.0 BRACKET SETS
4.2 SELECTION OF STRUCTURAL SUPPORT ON FIRE TRUCKS
4.3 BRACKET INSTALLATION
4.3.1 TUBE BRACKET INSTALLATION (EXTEND-A-GUN RC3 ONLY)
4.3.1.1 TUBE BRACKET WELDING
4.3.2 SADDLE BRACKET INSTALLATION
4.3.2.1 SADDLE BRACKET WELDING
4.3.3 PLATE BRACKET INSTALLATION
5.0 RC3 AND RC4 SIDE LOADS AT MOUNTING POINTS WORKSHEET
5.1 12” EXTEND-A-GUN RC3 (XGA32 SERIES) LOAD CHART
5.2 12” EXTEND-A-GUN RC4 (XGA42 SERIES) LOAD CHART
5.3 18” EXTEND-A-GUN RC3 (XGA38 SERIES) LOAD CHART
5.4 18” EXTEND-A-GUN RC4 (XGA48 SERIES) LOAD CHART
6.0 CONTROL BOX INSTALLATION
6.1 CONTROL BOX MOUNTING
6.2 PANEL MOUNT OPERATOR STATION MOUNTING (OPTIONAL)
6.3 CONTROL BOX WIRING
6.4 CIRCUIT BOARD CONFIGURATION
6.5 VERIFY PROPER VOLTAGE AND OPERATION
7.0 RETRACTED AND EXTENDED RELAY WIRING
7.1 INDICATOR LIGHT MOUNTING & WIRING
8.0 MOUNTING THE MONITOR
8.1 TWO PIECE CLAMP ROTATIONAL LOCK INSTALLATION
9.0 USE OF DRAIN
10.0 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
10.1 USING THE EXTEND-A-GUN RC AS PART OF A MONITOR SYSTEM
10.2 MANUAL OVERRIDE
10.2.1 REMOVING THE MANUAL OVERRIDE KNOB
10.3 INDICATOR LIGHT
10.4 OPERATION BELOW FREEZING TEMPERATURES
10.5 CONTINUOUS OPERATIONS
10.6 CURRENT LIMITING
11.0 WARRANTY
11.1 MAINTENANCE
11.2 LUBRICATION
12.0 TROUBLE SHOOTING
12.1 REPAIR
13.0 EXPLODED VIEW AND PARTS LIST
14.0 OPERATION AND INSPECTION CHECKLIST

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1.0 MEANING OF SAFETY SIGNAL WORDS
A safety related message is identified by a safety alert symbol and a signal word to indicate the level of risk involved with a particular
hazard. Per ANSI Z535.6, the definitions of the four signal words are as follows:
2.0 SAFETY
DANGER
DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious
injury.
CAUTION CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor
or moderate injury.
NOTICE
NOTICE is used to address practices not related to physical injury.
WARNING
The stream exiting a nozzle is very powerful and capable of causing injury and property damage.
Make sure the nozzle is securely attached and pointing in a safe direction before water is turned on.
Do not direct water stream to cause injury or damage to persons or property.
WARNING
The Extend-A-Gun may be used only in either the fully raised or fully lowered position. The unit may
become damaged if the water is turned on in any position other than fully extended or retracted.
CAUTION Damage may occur if the truck drives under a low hanging object while the Extend-A-Gun RC is
extended. Shutting off the water downstream of an Extend-A-Gun in the raised position traps water
preventing retraction. Drain water from the piping and retract the Extend-A-Gun RC before moving
the apparatus.
Pressurizing a retracted waterway with closed shutoffs or caps on the monitor discharge disables
waterway extension. Relieving pressure trapped in the waterway will restore the lift function.

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3.0 GENERAL INFORMATION
The Extend-A-Gun RC is a remote controlled telescoping waterway designed to maximize firefighter safety while expanding the
capabilities of deck mounted Master Stream devices. Its function is to elevate a mounted Master Stream device above other equipment
on the apparatus, providing greater clearance and freedom of movement to the device. Operators control elevation, both to and from the
storage position, through any of the connected operator stations. The Extend-A-Gun RC features a hard coat anodized aluminum finish,
built in sensor for connection to “monitor raised” light, and waterproof electronics. The Extend-A-Gun RC is available 3” or 4” diameter
waterways with either 12” or 18” limits of travel.
3.1 SPECIFICATIONS
Table 3.1
3.2 USE WITH SALT WATER
Use with salt water is permissible provided the equipment is thoroughly cleaned with fresh water after each use. The service life of the
equipment may be shortened due to the effects of corrosion, and is not covered under warranty.
MODEL EXTEND-A-GUN RC3 EXTEND-A-GUN RC4
Waterway Size 3” (76mm) 4” (102mm)
Maximum Flow 1250 gpm (4800 l/min) 2000 gpm (7600 l/min)
Maximum Pressure 200 psi (13.8 bar)
Lifting Capability 100 lbs (46 kg)
Lifting Speed 6 sec
Lowering Speed 12 sec
Nominal Operating Voltage 12 or 24 VDC (auto sense)
Maximum Voltage 32 VDC
Operating Temperature Range -30°F to +120°F (-34°C to +49°C)
Current Draw Lifting 8 amps @ 12 VDC, 4 amps @ 24 VDC
Current Limit 18 amps @ 12 VDC, 9 amps @ 24 VDC
Current at Rest 1/4 amp @ 12 VDC, 1/8 amp @ 24 VDC
Recommended Fuse or Circuit
Breaker Size
20 amp @ 12 VDC, 10 amp @ 24 VDC
Travel 12” (305mm) or 18” (457mm)

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3.3 PARTS IDENTIFICATION
Figure 3.3
TORNADO RC TYPHOON RC HURRICANE RC MONSOON RC
TORNADO INLET
(FITS RC3 ONLY) CROSSFIRE
OUTLET
(RC3 ONLY)
CLAMP
MOTOR
OVERRIDE
KNOB
MODEL #
SERIAL #
INNER TUBE
OUTER TUBE
TUBE/SADDLE BRACKET
(RC3 ONLY)
PLATE/SADDLE BRACKET
SADDLE/SADDLE BRACKET
NPTM BSPM VICTAULIC

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3.4 DIMENSIONS
Figure 3.4A
3” Remote Controlled Telescoping Waterway
XGA32: 12” Travel ƔXGA38: 18” Travel
ALTERNATE:
TUBE/SADDLE
TFT P/N XGB-13
ALTERNATE:
PLATE/SADDLE
TFT P/N XGB-23
SEE LOAD CHART
FOR DISTANCE
SADDLE BRACKET
TFT P/N XGB-33
SADDLE BRACKET
TFT P/N XGB-33
OUTER TUBE
TRUCK
SURFACE
FROM PUMP
3” VICTAULIC
3” NPTM 3” BSPM
Ø 4-1/2”
19-1/2” **
RETRACTED
** CROSSFIRE
OUTLET
SHOWN WITH TFT MASTER 1250ER NOZZLE
AND HURRICANE RC MONITOR.
** - OUTLETS SHOWN ARE FOR HURRICANE
RC MODELS.
FOR CROSSFIRE MODELS, SUBTRACT 1-3/4”.
20-1/4”
EXTENDED
9-3/4”
7-3/4” **
*- POSITION ADJUSTABLE BY U-BOLTS IN MOUNTING TUBE.
*17-3/4” (XGA32)
*23-3/4” (XGA38)

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3.4 DIMENSIONS (CONTINUED)
Figure 3.4B
4” Remote Controlled Telescoping Waterway
XGA42: 12” Travel ƔXGA48: 18” Travel
OUTER TUBE
TRUCK SURFACE
FROM PUMP4” VICTAULIC
4” NPTM 4” BSPM
Ø 6”
21.7”
RETRACTED
SHOWN WITH TFT MASTER 2000 ERP
NOZZLE AND MONSOON RC MONITOR
23.6”
EXTENDED
8.5”
*17-3/4” (XGA42)
*23-3/4” (XGA48)
SADDLE BRACKET
TFT P/N XGB-53
ALTERNATE:
PLATE/SADDLE
TFT P/N XGB-43
*- POSITION ADJUSTABLE BY U-BOLTS IN MOUNTING TUBE.
SEE LOAD CHART
FOR DISTANCE

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4.0 BRACKET SETS
For safe dependable service, the Extend-A-Gun MUST be securely mounted. To make the Extend-A-Gun as versatile as possible, three
mounting bracket kits are offered. Each kit has a different upper bracket. The lower bracket is the same in all three.
Task Force Tips strongly recommends that Extend-A-Gun be installed using the bracket sets sold by Task Force Tips that are designed
for this purpose. The Task Force Tips bracket sets are designed to fit the Extend-A-Gun outer tube very closely to prevent distortion of
the outer tube and to give it adequate support.
4.2 SELECTION OF STRUCTURAL SUPPORT ON FIRE TRUCKS
When the Extend-A-Gun is in the extended position, the nozzle reaction force can exceed 3000 lbs. These loads are transferred directly
to the mounting brackets and the structural members to which they are attached. It is crucial that the structural members selected can
withstand these forces.
4.3 BRACKET INSTALLATION
4.3.1 TUBE BRACKET INSTALLATION (EXTEND-A-GUN RC3 ONLY)
This kit contains a six inch square steel tube with two U-bolts to be used as the upper bracket, and a saddle bracket similar to a heavy
duty muffler clamp for the lower bracket. Both brackets must be used. This kit is designed for factory installation on new equipment. The
tube bracket is welded onto the truck tubular framework as shown on the Tube Bracket Welding Diagram. (see section 4.3.1.1) The
lower bracket, as shown in the Saddle Bracket Welding Diagram (see section 4.3.2.1), is welded to an additional support and clamped
as low at possible on the bottom of the Extend-A-Gun tube. Make sure the welds are capable of withstanding the forces shown on the
SIDE LOADS AT MOUNTING POINTS worksheet. (see section 5.0) The Extend-A-Gun may be installed in the brackets after the truck is
painted. Use Loctite supplied in the kit on U-bolt threads. Torque the nuts on the U-bolts used in the tube (upper) to 15-17 lbf·ft. Torque
the nuts on the U-bolts used in the saddle (lower) to 36-40 lbf·ft.
4.3.1.1 TUBE BRACKET WELDING
TUBE/SADDLE BRACKET SET
XGB-13 (3” Extend-A-Gun)
N/A (4” Extend-A-Gun)
PLATE/SADDLE BRACKET SET
XGB-23 (3” Extend-A-Gun)
XGB-43 (4” Extend-A-Gun)
SADDLE/SADDLE BRACKET SET
XGB-33 (3” Extend-A-Gun)
XGB-53 (4” Extend-A-Gun)
Figure 4.0A Figure 4.0B Figure 4.0C
TORQUE NUTS
to 15-17 lbf·ft
FILLET WELD 8 PLACES
EACH SIDE TYP.
TRUCK CROSS
MEMBERS
6.0” SQUARE
4.0” HIGH
TRUCK CROSS
MEMBERS
FILLET WELD
8 PLACES TYP.
TORQUE NUTS
to15-17 lbf·ft
Figure 4.3.1.1A Figure 4.3.1.1B

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4.3.2 SADDLE BRACKET INSTALLATION
This kit contains two steel saddle brackets and U-bolts, and is designed for factory installation on new equipment. Both brackets must be
used. To minimize stress, the brackets should be as far apart as possible when clamped to the Extend-A-Gun tube. The welds must be
able to withstand the forces shown on the SIDE LOADS AT MOUNTING POINTS worksheet. (see section 5.0) The Extend-A-Gun may
be installed in the brackets after the truck is painted. Use Loctite supplied in the kit on U-bolt threads. Torque the nuts used on the U-
bolts to 36-40 lbf·ft.
4.3.2.1 SADDLE BRACKET WELDING
4.3.3 PLATE BRACKET INSTALLATION
This kit may be used in either new or retro-fit installations.
The top plate with its bracket may be bolted above or below
an existing deck.
The lower saddle bracket is installed as shown in the Saddle
Bracket Welding Diagram. (see section 4.3.2.1) Both
brackets must be used. To minimize stress, the brackets
should be as far apart as possible when clamped to the
Extend-A-Gun tube.
Refer to the SIDE LOADS AT MOUNTING POINTS
worksheet (see section 5.0) to ensure the mounting points
can withstand these forces. Use Loctite® supplied in the kit
on U-bolt threads. Torque the nuts used on the U-bolts to
36-40 lbf·ft.
Table 4.3.3
MODEL EXTEND-A-GUNRC RC3 EXTEND-A-GUN RC4
TORQUE U-BOLTS 30-40 lbf·ft (49-54 N·m) 70-80 lbf·ft (95-108 N·m)
A = Center Distance 5.0” (127mm) 6.54” (166mm)
B = Height 1.5” (38mm) 2.0” (51mm)
C = Width 3.0” (76mm) 4.0” (102mm)
D = U-Bolt Size 1/2-13 UNC 5/8-11 UNC
E = Length 6.0” (152mm) 9.0” (228mm)
F = Square Pattern on Plate 7.5” (191mm) 9.5” (241mm)
G = Plate Length and Width 9.0” x 9.0” (288mm x 288mm) 11.0” x 11.0” (279mm x 279mm)
H = Hole Diameter 4-5/8” (117mm) 6-1/4” (159mm)
1 = Hex Nut (2 rqd) VT50-13NT VT62-11NT
2 = Saddle Bracket XG486 XG488
3 = U-Bolt XG476 XG477
4 = Deck Bolt 1/2-13 Hex Bolt 1/2-13 Hex Bolt
5 = Washer 1/2” I.D. 1/2” I.D.
6 = Plate Bracket XG485 XG487
7 = Deck Nut 1/2-13 Hex Nut 1/2-13 Hex Nut
WELD 8 PLACES
TYP
1
2
3
TORQUE NUTS
to 36-40 lbf·ft
WELD 4 PLACES
TYP
1
2
3
TORQUE NUTS
to 36-40 lbf·ft
1/4" MAXIMUM
THICKNESS
A
C
BD
E
TORQUE NUTS
to 36-40 lbf·ft
Figure 4.3.2.1A Figure 4.3.2.1B Figure 4.3.2.1C
F
G
H
4
5
6
7
DECK
BOTTOM
VIEW
SQUARE
B.H.C.
SQUARE
Figure 4.3.3